Washington Township resident struck and killed by train in Westwood

A 26-year-old Township of Washington man was struck and killed by a Hoboken-bound train on NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line early this morning, according to authorities.

The accident occurred around midnight when the man reportedly trespassed onto the tracks located in a wooded area near the Emerson-Westwood border, according to NJ Transit spokesman John Durso Jr. Witnesses said he "positioned himself on the tracks and did not attempt to move," Durso said.

No injuries were reported among the train's two passengers or crew members, he said. The passengers were transferred to a bus to continue their trip, Durso said.

NJ Transit and Westwood police, along with the Bergen County Medical Examiner, responded to the scene. Additionally, members of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department and Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps were on hand.

Service was restored on the line about two hours later, he said.

NJ Transit police are continuing their investigation into the incident.